State of the Union: Amid disputes, common cause for Ukraine As lawmakers gather for President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address, they are finding common ground in support of Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
No breakthrough at Ukraine talks as Russian assault continues The talks took place after Russian forces bombarded residential areas in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv. Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2022
CPAC: Right's desperate Putin pivot Tulsi Gabbard, J.D. Vance and Nigel Farage furiously backpedal on Putin worship — but somehow the left is to blame Salon · Feb 28, 2022
Everton-linked Alisher Usmanov sanctioned by EU over ties to Vladimir Putin Alisher Usmanov, billionaire with sponsorship links to Everton, has been hit by EU sanctions in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine Liverpool Echo · Feb 28, 2022
Khrushchev’s granddaughter ‘embarrassed’ by Putin invasion and says Soviet leader would find attack ‘despicable’ Exclusive: Soviet premier and John F Kennedy were ‘freaked out’ by the prospect of nuclear annihilation, New York-based Nina Khrushcheva tells Andrew Buncombe The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
Asean responds to invasion of Ukraine Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb 24 offers valuable lessons for the countries in the region, which have often become the pitched geopolitical battleground for the great powers. From now on, no matter how the Ukraine crisis ends, it will significantly impact the security of Europe and… Bangkok Post · Feb 28, 2022
Ultra-royalist pro-Putin stance a worrying sign It is shocking enough to see hundreds of far-right ultra-royalists come out in support of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Bangkok Post · Feb 28, 2022
Death toll rises to 10 as bodies found in Lismore and Glen Esk – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2022
Ukraine: Putin's desire to install a puppet government draws from the Bolshevik playbook Vladimir Putin’s disdain for Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky reached its apex on February 25 in a bizarre speech, where he referred to the leadership of Ukraine as “a gang of drug addicts and neo-Nazis”. Putin also spoke about his desire for a new regime in the country. Many were left… The Conversation · Feb 28, 2022
Ukrainian ambassador to UN compares Putin to Hitler and calls for Russian leader to ‘kill himself’ ‘If [Putin] wants to kill himself, he doesn’t need to use nuclear arsenal. He has to do what the guy in Berlin did in a bunker in May 1945,’ ambassador tells United Nations The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
‘All the blood’ is on Putin’s hands, says US as Russia targets Kyiv Russia still wants to capture Kyiv as US says peace still possible The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
Time for Bosnia to ‘get rid of Russian influence’: Analysts The Ukraine crisis presents opportunity for Bosnia ‘to deal a decisive blow’ to Putin-backed separatists, experts say. Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2022
Biden says Americans should not be worried about nuclear war amid Putin threats Comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin put nuclear forces on alert. The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
'Putin is ready for anything,' says Ukraine's ex-PM Yulia Tymoshenko Former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko said in an interview with FRANCE 24 from Kyiv that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "ready to use all possibilities" to achieve victory in Ukraine, including plans to target Ukrainian nuclear power plants. France 24 · Feb 28, 2022
Reuters · Feb 28, 2022 Biden says Americans should not worry about nuclear war Americans should not be worried about nuclear war, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday, the day after Russian President Vladimir Putin put Russia's nuclear deterrent on high alert amid Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022 Vasylkiv: why this small Ukrainian town is now a big Russian target With a military airfield and control centre to defend, Vasylkiv’s mayor and populace are learning about war in real time
Edinburgh Live · Feb 28, 2022 Edinburgh Festival cuts ties with Russian conductor Valery Gergiev over Putin support Edinburgh International Festival Board have accepted the resignation of Russian conductor Valery Gergiev as honorary president over his support of president Vladimir Putin against the backdrop of the invasion of Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2022 Morning mail: Russia faces unprecedented sanctions, worst flooding in history, IPCC warns on climate crisis Tuesday: Rocket attacks killed ‘dozens’ of people in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Plus: UN issues ‘bleakest warning yet’ on global heating
Reuters · Feb 28, 2022 Belarus leader allowed Russia to 'make a mockery' of sovereignty in Ukraine invasion -U.S. State Dept Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has allowed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to "make a mockery" of Belarus' sovereignty by allowing Moscow's forces to launch their attack on Ukraine from its territory, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022 Russian invasion is no time for UK ministers’ clumsy messaging Analysis: Blunders in domestic politics can be tidied up, but they will be ruthlessly exploited on the world stage
Reuters · Feb 28, 2022 U.S. Senate intelligence panel chair sees no immediate threat to Putin government U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner on Monday said he saw no "immediate threat" within Russia to Russian President Vladimir Putin's government.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022 Foreign owners of UK properties to be identified in new register Proposal, which dates from David Cameron era, intended to tackle money laundering but has no date set to take effect
ABC News · Feb 28, 2022 Mass walkout at UN for Lavrov's speech as major Ukrainian city's remain under heavy attack: As it happened As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continued with heavy attacks on Kharkiv and Mariupol, many diplomats at the UN's Human Rights Council let their actions show Russia what they think.
Reason · Feb 28, 2022 Ukraine Is Not Taiwan Biden's response to Putin invading Ukraine does not "embolden" a cascade of crises.
France 24 · Feb 28, 2022 War in Ukraine: Can talks and sanctions stop Putin? Talks have begun on the Belarus border between representatives of Ukraine and Russia. But the one voice that counts and can immediately stop the violence is that of Vladimir Putin. Has the Russian president already gone too far and signed the end of his own time in power? With almost…